Comprehensive Review of Notable Recent Events
Representative Graffenreidh of Texas is dead. Senator Hoar celebrated his 76th anniversary. Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe strike ended. Colombia accuses Nicaragua of aiding revolutionists and threatens retaliation. Wyoming forest fires under control after two weeks. Montana Ore Purchasing plant concentrator loss of 100000 dollars. Canadian Pacific to place 23000000 acres of land on market for settlers. A steamer and rowboat collision on Lake Gogub near Battle Creek results in five drownings. Heavy rains damage crops in Kansas and near Burlington with bridges washed away. Attorney General Knox sails to Europe to secure clear title to Panama Canal company property. Spokane judge rules boycott legal only if peaceably conducted. Auto accident in Long Branch kills two, injures three. George P. Clark denies grand treasurer shortage rumors. Twenty three Italians arrested at Geneva over plot to derail King Victor Emmanuel’s train. A husband’s economy standards not grounds for divorce per Justice Morgen. Kansas school openings may be postponed due to book supply injunction by American Book Company in Topeka.
Street Car Strike Threatens in Chicago
A street car strike threat looms in Chicago as public transit labor tensions rise. Ex Governor George Hoadley of Ohio has died, while official crop weather remains favorable and telegraph connections are projected by April.
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Chicago
George Hoadley
Ohio
Land Scandal Involving Indian Allotments Probed
Washington investigation reveals a growing land scandal as syndicates and individuals buy deceased Indian allottees lands at low prices. Speculators push westward threatening reservations in Oregon Washington and Idaho. Agents may be colluding with heirs to force sales. Commissioner Jones proposes advertising all lands to highest bidders with congressional approval. Oregon and Washington hold hundreds of thousands of acres with key tracts at Klamath Warm Springs Umatilla Grand Ronde Colville Puyallup Yakima Lapwai Idaho.
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Washington
Indian Office
Oregon
Jones
Congress
Idaho
Klamath
Warm Springs
Umatilla
Grand Ronde
Siletz
Coon
Colville
Puyallup
Yakima
Lapwai Reservation
Charges Against Palma Impending Impeachment Move
Havana reports charges against President Palma for executive concessions to friends suspected of financial or political favors. House plans to print the charges and impeach him soon. Washington says no official crisis or impeachment effort notified to the State Department.
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Havana
Palma
Cuban Republic
Washington
State Department
Squires
Good Roads Train to Tour Northwest in October
A Good Roads train will tour Seattle from October 6 to 12 and Portland from October 13 to 20 under the Great Northern railroad partnership. The event, tied to the Minnesota state fair demonstrations, aims to promote road improvements with officials from the department of agriculture and its Office of Road Inquiry leading the program.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Great Northern
Seattle
Portland
Martin Dodge
Road Inqury
President Roosevelt Bears Hunts in New Hampshire Forests
In Newport New Hampshire August 51 President Roosevelt avoided crowds and speeches. He hunted big game in Croydon mountain forests with Senator Proctor as his companion and shot a bear just before dark.
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New Hampshire
Newport
N. H
Roosevelt
Croydon Mountain
Proctor
Strikers Bayoneted as Troops Clash in Lansford
In Lansford Pennsylvania troops clashed with strikers injuring Captain W Hl Heim of Company K Twelfth Regiment. About a dozen strikers were bayoneted in the fracas and Major Gearhart says he will seek military authority to place the town under martial law.
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Tamaqua
Lansford
W. Hl. Heim
Twelfth Regiment
Gearhart
Onder
Siberian exiles strike over treatment at Alexandrowski
The Neuve Frie Presse reports that convicts at the Alexandrowski settlement in Siberia have gone on strike, refusing nourishment until humane treatment. They are held in dark damp cells with poor sanitary conditions causing disease, while the dead and the living mix amid contamination.
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Vienna
Neuve Frie Presse
Alexandrowski
Navajo Indians in Utah Starving Prompt Aid Request
Washington August 31 Commission er of Indian Affairs Jones has received a telegram from Senator Rawlins of Utah reporting that about 6000 Navajo on the southern reservation are starving and asking for dispatch of relief.
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Washington
Jones
Senator Rawlins
Utah
Navajo
Belief of Fair Couple Missing From Shipping Plans
New York letters from Paris report Charles L. Fair and wife were killed in a traffic accident. The Paris New York correspondent notes no date exists for shipping their bodies to New York and provides no further guidance on arrangements.
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New York
Aug. St
Charles L. Fair
Paris
The
American
Oregon News Roundup Sees Mixed Industry Progress
A broad weekly financial and commercial digest notes Pendleton stores closing earlier, Salem brick construction, and farm machinery losses north of Ashland. Obituaries include Dallas magnate Adam K. Wilson and veteran shipbuilder William Lewis in Portland. Reports cover range wars injuring Morrow county stockmen, beetle crop damage near Highland, and lar ge sheep shipments to California. Oregon City land case impacts wagon road grant. Baker City lumber deal for Eagle creek power line. expansion plans for Great Central railroad colonization agents. gold ore find near Huntington.
Portland Markets Report From Wheat to Hogs
Wheat prices across Walla Walla and valley markets range from 60 to 64 cents with blue stem noted. Barley feeds at 19 dollars per ton. best floor grades around 5.05 to 3.60 per barrel. millstuffs values include bran 17 dollars per ton and middlings 21.50. Dairy and poultry prices listed. hogs, veal, and cattle show varied quotes. wool and mohair also reported.
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Walla Walla
Valley
Graham
Oregon
Woolf Valley
May Be Great Strike Forecast by Rail Workers
Milwaukee and Cleveland dispatches report the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen plans a wage increase demand for 20 percent by September 15, risking a nationwide strike potentially exceeding all prior actions. An August 29 press note cites a $1,000,000 monthly wage burden if denied. A concurrent West of Mississippi vote seeks uniform pay, with no strike expected within about 99 days.
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Milwaukee
the Sentinel
Brotherhood of Railway
American Railway Union
Cleveland, C
Lee
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
Mississippi River
Gage Loses California G.O.P. Nomination
In Sacramento on August 29 Governor Gage faced a fierce Republican convention fight. Dr. Pardee of Oakland won the unanimous nomination on the sixth ballot after a coalition formed by Gage and Pardee supporters. Alden was unanimously nominated for lieutenant governor.
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Sacramento
Cal
Gage
California
Pardee
Oakland
Alden
Mountains of Tin in Alaska Report Claims Huge Copper Mine
Valdes dispatch cites Robert Blei saying Nazina district houses the greatest mine in Alaska and a world’s greatest copper property. He notes rich finds lure railroad building soon and reports 45 claims across Wrangel district, marking Alaska’s greatest discovery season to date.
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Seattle
Valdes
Alaska
The
Times
Robert Blei
Nazina District
Delamar
Nazina
Blei
Wase Borat Wrangel
Nothing for Her Not Entitled to Reward in Merrill Case
Salem Aug 30 Secretary of State Dunbar disallows Mrs Weegener's claim for finding and returning Merrill’s body. The decision states she did not render the service or meet legal requirements for the reward. Spokane reports peace among Harry Tracy reward claimants and a proposed equal share for Goldfinch, the boy who betrayed the outlaw, to settle the dispute.
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Merrill
Tracy
Salem, Or
Dunbar
Mre. Weegener
Acta
Spokane
Harry Tracy
Gardner
Posse
Goldfinch
Creston
Secretary Shaw May Seek Extra Banknotes in Emergency
Washington reports Secretary Shaw has authorized Assistant Secretary Ailes to announce that large national banks in major cities may order additional circulating notes. Banks may issue more only if an actual emergency arises, with United States bonds pledged as security.
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Washington
Shaw
New York
Ailes
United States
Seach
Treasury
President addresses Waterville on daily decency standards
In Waterville Maine on August 29 the presidential special halted for ten minutes as the president delivered a brief address. He emphasized that successful government lies in applying everyday principles of decency morality and common sense to everyday life and business to raise national citizenship standards.
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Waterville
Apache Threatens Settlers At Fort McDowell Reserve
Settlers fear Apache Indians who have been gathering at the abandoned Fort McDowell reservation for months after obtaining permission to leave their own reserve. About 600 people are said to be there. Settlers complain of trespassing on melon and grain fields and threatening language when challenged. They have petitioned authorities to have them returned.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Fort McDowell
San Francisco Telegraph Manager Shoots Self
San Francisco Aug 29 T H Rey nolds manager of Western Union Telegraph company here committed death by own action at noon in the office while temporarily insane by shooting himself.
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San Francisco
Western Union
T. H. Reynolds
Western Union Telegraph Company
French merchants visit Salem to seek prune deal
Salem Aug 29 L Chevaray and P L Martineau commission merchants of Le Havre and Bordeaux are in Salem to establish relations with local fruit dealers. They aim to secure a supply of prunes noting the French prune crop this year will not exceed about one third of the average.
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Salem
General Miles to tour on eastern route after Philippines
Washington reports that upon returning from the Philippines General Miles will travel by the eastern route. The route will allow visits to Europe where foreign powers are expected to accord him marked honors as a renowned military figure.
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Washington
Miles
Philippines
Europe
Inquiry Opens in St Joseph Beef Trust Probe
St Joseph, Missouri August 20. The beef trust inquiry against local packers begins. Special correspondent from Kansas City reports on the Busy season and rising antitrust scrutiny affecting regional meat trade.
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St. Joseph, Mo
Beef Trust
St. Joseph
Wrore
Sir Kinley
Kansas City
Missionaries Threatened with Death in Coviti Mexico
Everett Morgan and his wife formerly of Plainfield now serving as missionaries at Coviti Mexico report natives have warned them to leave by September 17 or be killed. They were sent by the Westerly Yearly Meeting of Friends four years ago and have been in Coviti about a year. Appeals for protection have been sent to government authorities.
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Plainfield
Ind
Everett Morgan
Covicti
Mexico
Morgan
Board of Foreign Missions
Westerly Yearly Meeting of Friends
Spreckels in Canada Contemplates Montreal Incorporation
Montreal August 30 C Aus Spreckels president of the Federal Sugar Refining company and his counsel arrived. They contemplate forming a Canadian company with capital of 4 million dollars. Papers for incorporation were signed and sent to Ottawa. no further details available.
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Montreal
C Aus Spreckels
Federal Sugar Refining Company
Ottawa
Timber lands transfer largest in Thurston County history
Olympia August 30 The Weverhauser Timber company has become the owner of about one eighth of Thurston county land. A deed filed transfers all Northern Pacific timber lands in the county totaling 84,229.04 acres with revenue stamps valued at 447. The purchase price is listed as 521,863 marking the county’s biggest property transfer to date.
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Olympia
Wash
Weverhauser Timber Company
Thurston County
Weverhausers
Northern Pacific
Interior department seeks Crater Lake and Mount Rainier exhibit
Washington Aug 30 The interior department aims to secure an impressive exhibit from Crater Lake and Mount Rainier along with other national parks for the St Louis exposition. The plan seeks to attract public attention to these natural wonders and help visitors gain a clearer idea of their beauty. Oregon and Washington interests are soliciting support as details are formed.
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Washington
Interior Department
Crater Lake
Mont Ranier
Oregon
Surprises the British iron market lifts prices
Increased demand from Chicago New York and Philadelphia has pushed British iron and steel prices higher. A reported 80000 ton order lacks authoritative confirmation as U S demand strengthens prices and offsets weaker trade from India Australia and South Africa. The British iron trade views the American combination as less of a threat than last year while exports rise.
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New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
London
The
Tribune
India
Australia
South Africa
Germany
Belgium
United States
President Burt Arrested In Union Pacific Case
Horace G. Burt president of the Union Pacific railway was arrested on ten warrants charging false imprisonment with Indianapolis labor agent W. Arnett. He posted 1000 bond and awaited morning court. Warrant affidavits claim Arnett hired men for Denver shops who were held in a car near Council Bluffs with armed guards to prevent escape.
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Omaha
Horace G. Burt
Union Pacific Railway
W. Arnett
Indianapolis
Burt
Arnett
Lewis Lord
Union Pacific
Denver
Lord
Klondike On The Wane Reports Declining Yukon Prospects
Washington reports that the Klondike is on the wane. George H. Hees notes last year’s yield was 24 million dollars and the next year’s may not exceed 14 million. No new discoveries spur exploration while Dawson sees ten applicants per job as more prospectors arrive by boat.
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Washington
George H. Hees
Dawson
Yukon Territory
State Department
United States
Brush
Niagara Falls
Hees
Railway Methods Studied From American Lines
London August 28 The Board of Trade has commissioned Lt Col Horace Yorke chief inspecting officer of railways to prepare a report on American railway workings He will sail September 19 to assess methods for adoption in Great Britain
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London
Board of Trade
Horace Yorke
Great Britain
Three Ballots Taken for Governor at Republican Convention
In Sacramento on August 28 three ballots were cast without a final result. The third ballot showed figures for Gage 532, Flint 279, Pardee 121, Hayes 57, Edson 39 with percentages indicated.
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Sacramento
Cal
Gage
Flint
Pardee
Hayes
Edson
Leyds Deposed Over Missing Boer Exchequer Funds
London reports from The Hague that Dr Leyds was deposed after refusing to account for a large sum missing from the Boer exchequer. The dispatch says the Boer cause will be stirred across South Africa like Ireland’s home rule campaign, demanding strong British leadership.
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London
Hague
Daily Mai
Post Office Domestic Money Orders Rise Sharply
New York report shows the post office and stations paid out 25,529,801 dollars in domestic money orders for the year ended June 30, an increase of 25 percent from last year. The office disbursed 23,431,324 dollars to offices nationwide during the year.
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New York
New York Post Office
National Fraternal Congress Opens in Denver
Denver August 28 The National Fraternal congress the central organization of fraternal and insurance orders of the country and Canada is in session here President W A Warner of Topeka Kansas presiding There are over 300 accredited delegates present.
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Denver
National Fraternal Congress
Fraternal and Insurance Orders
Country
Canada
W. A. Warner
Topeka
Kan
Bangor town site cleared by Great Corral Land Co
Evipore Oregon August 28 The Great Corral Land company begins clearing the new Bangor town site. They will fire and clear the streets grade them and proceed to the blocks measuring 200 by 400 feet each.
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Evipore, Or
Great Corral Land Company
Bangor
Total Wreck of Bark Thomson Off Chile Coast
Port Townsend reports the bark Thomson, Captain George Wesley, total wreck at Chilve on the south coast of Chile. No further details available.
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Port Townsend
Thomson
George Wesley
Chilve
Chili
Withdrawals of Public Lands for Irrigation in Western States
The interior secretary withdraws 9,305,160 acres from entry under the public land laws to await irrigation development. Withdrawn lands, mainly in California Colorado Utah Wyoming Montana and Nevada, may still allow homestead entry and are pursued to deter speculation while reservoir sites are assessed. Some withdrawals will be restored to the public domain if not suited to irrigation.
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Washington
Secretary of the Interior
California
Colorado
Utah
Wyoming
Mon
Nevada
Oregon
Forest fires threaten Crater Lake area in Oregon
Washington reports fires burning along the Crater Lake park borders. Interior officials notified and wired Forest Superintendent Or motor to deploy necessary crews to stamp out the blaze. Funds dwindle as max daily subsistence rates of 34 dollars are demanded, risking delayed action despite government intent to pay.
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Washington
Secretary of the Interior
Crater Lake Park
Ormeny
Ig Leceasairy
Regulations for Crater Lake National Park Care
The interior secretary is preparing regulations to govern Crater Lake National Park, to be promoted within a week. After regulations, a park superintendent and other officers will be appointed to administer the park, with Forest Superintendent Ormesby remaining in authority until then. The exact number of officials to be assigned is not yet determined.
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Washington
Spectary of the Interior
Crater Lake National Park
Ormesby
Canade Reserve
Right of Board Questioned in Oregon School Lands Sale
Salem Aug 28 Litigation over the sale of state school lands continues with three mandamus suits against the state land board by buyers not favored in their applications. Judge Boise has ordered the board members to appear and show cause why the applications should not be granted. The cases seek to force cancellation of certificates for delinquencies after the second year, challenging the board’s rules. The issue centers on the land board's authority to set its own administration rules, with related cases in the Marie county circuit court.
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Salem
State Land Board
Boise
M. L. Chamberlain
Lant Board
Ihs
Supreme Court
Marie County
England's Black Peril and Swaziland Plans
Johannesburg Aug. 28 reports a large British force being sent to the eastern Transvaal border ostensibly to relieve troops bound for India. Disturbances among natives are cited as the reason, while rumors say Britain may annex or establish a protectorate in Swaziland where a strong constabulary is stationed.
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Johannesburg
Transvaal
India
Swaziland
Archbishop Ryan Denies Roosevelts Friars Expulsion Claim
New York August 28 Archbishop Ryan of Philadelphia denies in his interview with President Roosevelt that he pressed for expelling friars from the Philippine islands. He concedes it might be expellent to institute friars of other nationalities there, but not the friars now present.
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New York
Ryan
Philadelphia
Roosevelt
Philipine Islands
Wall Street Pressure Grows to End Strike
New York on August 23 reports strong pressure to settle a strike as some participants begin to waver. officials and union leaders weigh next steps while markets react to ongoing labor tensions.
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New York
Wall Street
Sixth annual convention of American municipalities in Grand Rapids
The text notes the sixth annual convention of American municipalities to be held in Grand Rapids Michigan. Discussions will continue through the remainder of the event with participation from league members and officials.
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Grand Rapide
Mich
Acc
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Texas
Senator Hoar
Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe
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Nicaragua
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Canadian Pacific Railway
Lake Gogus
Battle Creek
DOM
Kansas
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Knox
Panama Canal Company
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Court of Equity
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N. J
George P. Clark
Elke
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Berlin
Justice Morng
New York Supreme Court
American Book Company
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Colorado Socialista
Brigham Young
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Daniel 8. Lamont
Sorrento
Maine
Christiania
Norway
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K. Hoe & Co
Upper Montclair
Mr. Hoe
M. Combe
Rossland
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Scotland
England
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Ieat
Vadeo
Tromaoe
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Ohio Legslature
China
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News OF Oregon
Commonwealth
Pendleton
Frank Chute
Gono Farm
Ashland
Adam K. Wilson
Dallas
Polk County
William Lewis
St. Vincent Hospital
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Morrow County
M. C. Elliott
John Day Country
Salem Press Club
Frank Davey
State Press Association
Charlee L. Fay
Mandan
N. C
Geer
Wisconsin
Andrew White
Eter Beauchene
Vancouver
Baker City
Portland City Railway Company
City and Suburban Railway Company
John L. Rand
Baker County
United States Land Office
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Corvallia & Yaquina Bay
Charles 8. Wilkinson
Minnesota
F. Hurst
Minn
Huntington
Malheur County
Oregon Electric Power Company
Eagle Creek
J. J. Walter
Great Central Railroad
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Portland Markets
TIN
Mount Wrangel
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